Despite having found early success as rookies, one popular idol group was revealed to be victims of abuse and constant punishments from their agency.

There have been reports that Pledis Entertainment staff members are constantly abusing members of male group SEVENTEEN both physically and mentally by both hitting and cursing at the members. Members have been seen being yelled at by staff even in front of their fans, and there have even been reports about fan gifts being taken away from them. A recent photo of several members of the group facing physical punishment has gone viral on Pann, where many netizens left their opinions on Pledis Entertainment and their treatment of SEVENTEEN.